Obituaries

Nov 14, 2024

Waleed Marwan Shaban, 34, passed November 14, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. He was born October 7, 1990, at Hutchinson Hospital, to Marwan Aref and Alissar Nasr Shaban.

Waleed graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2009. He attended Hutchinson Community College on a football scholarship. He graduated with honors from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree...

Nov 14, 2024

Kenny Sivils, 83, of Partridge, passed away peacefully November 14, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was the youngest of seven children, born August 30, 1941, to Bill and Willa (Arnold) Sivils, in Arlington, KS. Kenny graduated from Arlington High School, in 1959.

On April 11, 1966, he married the love of his life and best friend,...

Nov 13, 2024

Pearl Lorraine Tedford, 99, died November 13, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born August 30, 1925, in Minneola, to Roy Bryce and Vera Rose (Ward) Tedford.

Pearl graduated from Minneola High School and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She worked in the office for the Minneola CO-OP for a few years and later moved...

Nov 13, 2024

Lewis Albert "Louie" Latham, Jr., 82, died November 13, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born December 30, 1941, in Hardenville, MO, to Lewis Andrew and Marguerite Elizabeth (Lyman) Latham, Sr.

Louie graduated from Buhler High School in 1959, and served six years in the Kansas National Guard.  He worked at Cessna/Eaton as a foreman for...

Nov 13, 2024

Diane Kay (Myers) Williams, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at The Arbors in Hutchinson. She was born April 14, 1947, in McPherson, to John K. Myers and Ann J. (Carpenter) Rawson. Diane spent her childhood on the family farm in Windom.

A 1965 graduate of Windom High School, Diane married her high school...

Nov 12, 2024

Patrick D. Sims, 78, of Hutchinson, died November 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born June 24, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Lawrence and Rebecca (Westin-Simonson) Sims.

Patrick achieved his associates degree in printing and ran the print shop at Hutchinson High School until he retired. He enjoyed playing Bingo and Pickleball with his son, Ryan, on...

Nov 9, 2024

JL Kasparek, 98, of Hutchinson, died November 9, 2024, at Hester Care Center. He was born May 11, 1926, in McPherson, to Edward H. and Leona E. (Friesen) Kasparek.

JL graduated from Inman Rural High School in 1943. He served in the United States Army from 1944-1946 and was stationed in Central Europe during World War II....

Nov 8, 2024

John Harl Kraus, 80, of Hanover, PA, passed away November 8, 2024, at his home.

John was born December 21, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas the son of Walter R. Kraus and Wanda Myrtle Kraus (Casebolt). He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Arnold Kraus, who died in 2019. John is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth...

Nov 8, 2024

Ellen M. Penner, 90, of Hutchinson, passed away November 8, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born April 10, 1934, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Rolley Lee and Mable Justine (Houghton) Dale.

Ellen graduated from Buhler High School and Hutchinson Community College with a medical transcription degree.

She was the first female police...

Nov 8, 2024

Sharon Sue Pauls, 83, died November 8, 2024, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton. She was born July 4, 1941, to Ralph Emerson and Lenore Catherine (Parrish) Brandt.

Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked at Dillons in the meat department and at Good Samaritan until her retirement in 2008.

On August...

Nov 8, 2024

Judy Lynn Edwards, 70, of Hutchinson, passed away November 8, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born July 26, 1954, in Anthony, KS, to Robert and Jeanetta Rush Denton.

Judy graduated from Chaparral High School in Anthony.  She took courses at Hutchinson Community College. She worked at Eaton/Cessna Hydraulics in Hutchinson for 30 years.

Judy...

Nov 8, 2024

Jacob M. Collum, 49, died November 8, 2024, at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born August 15, 1975, in Liberal, to Jesse A. and Robin G. (Rundell) Collum Jr.

Jacob graduated from Ulysses High School in 1995 and Northwest Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School, Goodland, in 1997. He worked in residential construction and remodeling. Jacob enjoyed kayaking,...

Nov 8, 2024

Don R. Young, 88, died November 8, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born November 28, 1935, in Emporia, to Dale S. and Leona C. (Hamilton) Young.

Don graduated from Westphalia Rural High School in 1953 and from Emporia State University in 1960. Don worked as an insurance agent and underwriter for Metro Life Insurance...

Nov 6, 2024

Cleyon Yowell was 93 years of age when he died on November 6, 2024.  He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Della and Virgil Yowell.

Cleyon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949 and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with an electrical engineering degree in 1953.  Cleyon married Laura Valdois of Haven at Trinity United Methodist Church...

Nov 6, 2024

Scott William Rooks, 52, died at his home on November 6, 2024, in Hutchinson, surrounded by family.  He was born August 20, 1972, in Kansas City, MO, to James Gary Rooks and Linda Lee (Davis) Hansen.

Scott graduated from Lees Summit High School in 1990 and Central Missouri State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Nov 5, 2024

David L. "Dave" Schneider, 91, died November 5, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1933, in Okmulgee, OK, to John F. and Alice M. (McNabb) Schneider. Dave graduated from Brewster High School in Brewster, KS in 1952.  He served in the United States Navy for four years as an engineer. On April 22, 1960,...

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Ellen (Yoder) Bontrager, 91, died November 4, 2024, in her home, in Arlington KS. She was born July 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, KS, to Menno Jr and Elizabeth (Nisly) Yoder. Mary Ellen married Eldon E. Bontrager on May 5, 1955.

Mary Ellen was a homemaker and found fulfillment in caring for her family. Her careful attention...

Nov 4, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Brady, 84, died November 4, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1940, in Denver, CO, to Michael Farrell and Rita Anne (Johnson) Heffernan.

Virginia graduated from Marquette Catholic School, Tulsa in 1958, she then attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Virginia worked as a travel agent for First...

Nov 3, 2024

Rosalie "Rose" Forkell, 71, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 5, 1953, in La Jara, CO, to Eutimio and Rosella Mercedes (Marquez) Vigil.

Rose was a devoted and loving presence in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she took great joy in attending their activities....

Nov 2, 2024

Janet Joan Roynon, 85, died November 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. She was born December 3, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Vernon Richard and Sadie Melvena (Glover) Phipps.

Janet graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked as a silk screen printer at Lowen Corporation, Hutchinson.

She enjoyed quilting and gambling. Most of all,...